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Names of Judgment
Commentators explain that the names "Merathaim" and "Pekod" were likely chosen by Jeremiah for their symbolic meanings. "Merathaim" can be translated as "double rebellion," highlighting Babylon's deep-seated sin against God. "Pekod" means "visitation," signifying that the time for God's punishment had arrived. This wordplay shows that Babylon's identity was defined by its rebellion and its destiny was divine judgment.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 50:21
18th Century
Theologian
The land of Merathaim - of double rebellion. Like Mitsraim, that is, the two Egypts, Aram-Naharaim, that is, Syria of the two rivers, or Mes…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 50:21
19th Century
Bishop
Go up against the land of Merathaim. No such name is found in Babylonian inscriptions or is mentioned by historians. The …
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 50:21
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet here takes on the role of a herald and encourages the Persians and Medes to make war with Babylon. This prophecy indeed never reached t…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 50:21
17th Century
Pastor
Go up against the land of Merathaim Thought to be the country of the Mardi, which lay part of it in Assyria, and part of …
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 50:21–32
17th Century
Minister
The forces are mustered and empowered to destroy Babylon. Let them do what God demands, and they will bring to pass what he threatens. The pride of…